Oregon American College of Nurse-Midwives Affiliate

SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Grant Information

The SpecialProjects Grants Program was established to support small projects conducted by Oregon ACNM members that would contribute to the mission of the Oregon ACNM Affiliatein one or more of the following areas:

  1. Promote the health and well being of women and newborns within their families and communities through the development and support of the profession of midwifery as practiced by Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs).
  1. Promote the profession of midwifery, excellence in the practice of midwifery and the education of midwives within the State of Oregon.
  1. Provide support and encouragement to CNM/CMS and SNM/SMs.
  1. Provide information to the public and to organizations concerning excellence in midwifery and women’s health care practices and services.
  1. Conduct of research activities relating to the profession of midwifery and women’s health.

One or more grants of up to a total of $5,000 will be awarded annually. Deadline for submission of applications isApril 30, 2017. Awards are made by June 15 The program is open to any current member of the Oregon ACNM Affiliate.

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To be considered for a Special Grant, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Project plan with detailed budget
  3. Current curriculum vitae of primary applicant
  4. Three letters of recommendation

Proposals will be reviewed by members of the Special Projects Grant Committee and/or the Oregon ACNM Affiliate Board. Criteria include a) potential impact of project, b) feasibility, and c) applicability to stated Affiliate mission

Completed proposal applications – electronic submission preferred - should be sent by the closing date to: .

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Oregon ACNM Affiliate, PO Box 19602, Portland, 97280

Oregon American College of Nurse-Midwives Affiliate

SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Application Form

1. Applicant Name:

Address:

ACNM Member #

2. Description of the proposed project and how it contributes to the Mission of the Oregon ACNM Affiliate:

3. Project start and end dates:

4. Total Amount Requested:

Illustrative Budget

5. Project Plan and Timeline

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Oregon ACNM Affiliate, PO Box 19602, Portland, 97280

Oregon American College of Nurse-Midwives Affiliate

SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Application Policies

In accepting an award, the applicant assumes an obligation to expend grant funds for the purposes set forth in the application and consistent with the project budget. The grantee is further obligated to administer the award according to the policies governing the Small Grants Program of the Oregon ACNM Affiliate. Duration of grants is 1 year and may be renewed for up to a total of two years at discretion of the SG committee/Affiliate Board.

  1. TERMS
  2. APPLICANT

An applicant has responsibility for the conduct of the proposed project, supervises such associates or assistants as required, and is responsible for the financial reporting of the grant.

  1. CONTINUATION OF SUPPORT

Continuation of support can be obtained only upon submission of a new and complete application. The Oregon ACNM Affiliate will consider continuing support of a project within the regular procedures of application review.

  1. EARLY TERMINATION

By the Applicant: A grant may be terminated at any time upon written notification to the Oregon ACNM Affiliate. Ifterminated before completion a final Expenditures Report must be submitted with a payment for any unspent balance as soon as as possible.

By the Oregon ACNM Affiliate: A grant may be terminated by the Oregon ACNM Affiliate at any time within the project period because of noncompliance by the grantee with the terms of the grant. Upon notification by the Oregon ACNM Affiliate of termination, a final Expenditures Report must be submitted with a payment for any unspent balance, as well as a progress report of the work accomplished to date.

  1. PROGRESS REPORTS

For projects of six months duration or less, the applicant is required to submit a brief progress report of work accomplished upon completion of the proposed project. For projects of more than six months duration, the applicant is required to submit a brief progress report of work accomplished every six months, with a final report due at the completion of the project. A request for the final report will be sent to the applicant.

  1. USE OF GRANT FUNDS

Funds may be rebudgeted, however any rebudgeting action in excess of 15% of a particular line item shall require prior written approval from the Oregon ACNM Affiliate. Expenditures and obligations, however, must be limited to the amount awarded for each fiscal period.

  1. OTHER CONDITIONS
  1. ETHICAL STANDARDS

No projects involving human and/or animal experimentation will be considered.

  1. MALPRACTICE LIABILITY

The Oregon ACNM Affiliate will not assume any responsibility for malpractice suits arising from projects performed by the applicant.

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Oregon ACNM Affiliate, PO Box 19602, Portland, 97280